Just by looking through your list, you should include Wroclaw when you're in Poland, and Zakapone. Get to Krakow, meet some people, talk to the people at the hostels, and get directions on where to go and what to see. The Auschwitz would kill off one day and the salt mines would kill off day 2 in Krakow. You might want to spend a bit more time in Krakow and reduce the time spent in Warsaw. You might want to look at the map of Poland and consider Zakopane. Might as well cover the entire country since you're there unless you're planning to go back.

As for the Eurorail pass, you don't really need it. Check www.raileurope.com for the prices and destinations. Since you're going to Eastern Europe, the pass might not work there.

You might want to consider shortening your stay in Budapest by a day and add Salzburg and Vienna Woods while you're in Austria.

You won't die if you miss out on Nice but then again, the French Riviera's nice!

Ensure to stay in London for awhile to catch a few shows.

Going to Florence/Venice for only a few days, I'd rather skip it if I were you if you can't even spend 5 days in both places. The last half of the trip looks too tight. It seems like you're going to skip Pisa and Milan, it would be worth while to take a quick stop in each of these cities. How can a trip be complete in Florence without going to Pisa to see the leaning tower?

Hope you'll have loads of fun!

[ Edit: Edited at Jul 10, 2006 7:58 PM by jza80 ]

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Posted bybentivogli(Respected Member 2398 posts) 12y
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Looks good, but what's with all the flying? It's ridiculous to fly from Amsterdam to Munich since there's an excellent train connection, and buses aren't half bad either... And flying from Vienna to Venice? That's an overnight journey through a wonderful part of the Dolomites/Alps! And flying from Marseille to London...

Flying where feasible alternatives exist in ground transportation in my book is an utterly irresponsible form of travelling. Do you have any idea how much worse you burden the environment by taking a plane than by taking a car or a train?

I would strongly advice that you get a EUrail pass instead of taking planes. Sure, it's expensive, but it's definitely worth it.

The previous poster made some valid points. I disagree with taking the train from Marseilles to London. If there are time constraints, just fly back to London.

Flying from Vienna to Venice is a silly thing to do, I have to agree with that. Why not spend a few more days in Austria and go to Salzburg, then take the train down to Italy from there. The train ride isn't so bad and you get to see the dolomites!

Travelling is not a race. It's not as "cool" as you think it is if you try to hit 20 cities in 30 days.That's unless you're in a race. You'd accumulate a lot of photos without knowing the place well. Unless this is the last time you're setting foot on European soil, you might want to shorten that list. I haven't been to Oktoberfest so I can't comment on the trip from Amsterdam to Munich but according to the map of Europe, it seems like Munich is out of the way. You're up north, then you fly south, then you head back up north, then you loop around Eastern Europe and back down south again. Munich is only 2-3 hrs away from Salzburg by train.

Taking the train/bus around Europe is the way to go. Flying from Marseilles to London is acceptable though.

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Posted byhymen(Budding Member 9 posts) 12y
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how much money were you planning on being equipped with for those two months if you dont mind me asking because i am going for two months as well and think i am really pushing it with the funds. I am going for two months and am staying longer in my destinations, and am leaving flexible time not labled because often when traveling you meet great people and find interesting places on your own that are less touristy and just as grand. And the eurail pass, you can find cheaper transportation by buying tickets in advance by train, but eurail pass allows you two be flexible. I use the Youth Eurail pass flexi and you also get lots of bargains when you have it as well. Easy jet is also a great mode of transportation, it can be verrry cheap starting at 9 pounds for some flights! The problem is you must do it in advance and this doesnt leave much leeway in your travels. Have a good time

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Posted byrasberries(Inactive 154 posts) 12y
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which rail pass did u buy? I gota Germany Select pass with 5 countries(france,italy,austria,slovenia & croatia)but i'm taking a few flights too just it made more sense financially and time wise. i'm a bit restricted on both.but since i'm an travel agent i gor 75% off my pass.yahoo.

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Posted bysumthinswt(Budding Member 26 posts) 12y
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Thanks for the replies everyone!

jza80 I am a newbie to Europe and this is a draft itinerary and I know it doesnt quite flow..but that's why I'm posting for advice. I am definately flexible and want to take my time to enjoy the cities/towns I visit. I'll only know when I reach those destinations, how long I want to stay.

hymen Budget...I have no idea...I can afford approx $7500 CAD. Of course spending less is the goal. My budget will be smaller after I purchase my supplies and new digi cam. I'm thinking I should be ok.

Railpasses..I'm still feeling overwhelmed as to what pass and whether or not I need one. Should I just by as I go along? Will that be more expensive or no difference?

Raspberries! You are so lucky! I wish I got a crazy discount like that! Can you hook it up?? lol I am 25, so at least I qualify for the youth rate.

bentivogliThe flying bit..I was just pencilling it in as a possible mode of transportation..it is certainly not in any intention to harm the environment. If a train ride takes too long and I have a time constraint..I would then opt for flying.

Alrighty..I will tinker with the itinerary and repost! Look forward to further advice from you all!

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Posted bysumthinswt(Budding Member 26 posts) 12y
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Nice & Marseille were just suggestions thrown out there...I actually just want to spend the last 2 weeks of my trip in the mediterranean...somewhere warm! I will be spending the last 5 days in and around London before I fly home. Would love to hear your suggestions. I definately want to make a stop in Barcelona!

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Posted byjza80(Full Member 54 posts) 12y
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Quoting sumthinswt

Nice & Marseille were just suggestions thrown out there...I actually just want to spend the last 2 weeks of my trip in the mediterranean...somewhere warm! I will be spending the last 5 days in and around London before I fly home. Would love to hear your suggestions. I definately want to make a stop in Barcelona!

Woah, Barcelona! How about removing Poland altogether then? Skip Poland and use that time for the entire Spain, might as well head to Madrid, Seville and Malaca while you're there. =P

Anyhow, 2 months wouldn't be enough for you to cover everything. You'll need to remove something out of your itinerary, that's for sure.